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The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

News received from Lordsburg last night told of the stabbing of Vim. Blackwell, ''Parson Black" who left on the Fourth for Fl Paso. The Parson was compelled to lay over at Lordsburg, and while there met Charles Stein, who was well known in this town about 8 year ago as a gambler. From the meagre accounts of the affair re- ceived here it would seem that Stein, during the day, had bor- rowed a small amount of money from the Parson, and upon his re- fusal to let him have more, Stein remarked that he "would hold him up." During the scuffle which followed, Stein drew a knife and plunged it into the Parsons abdo- men, inhicting deep and danger ous wound, from which it is hardly expected he will recover. Stein is under arrest, awaiting the result of Blackwel's injuries. Stein is reported to be of an exceedingly quarrelsome nature.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Frank Dewitt had a trial yes terday before Judge Blank on a charge of assault and battery upon Dan Ward. From evidence ad- duced at the trial it would seem that upon very slight provocation Dewitt pushed Ward down and while he was prostrate struck him over the head with a chair, split ing his ear quite badly. Consid- erable astonishment was manifest ed over the fact that, after listen ing to the evidence, the jury were unable to agree upon verdict.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

A Mexican named Leiba, who was riding up the incline to the Longfellow mine last week, was the victim of quite severe accident. While going through the tunnel he was struck on the head by a rock in the roof, with the result that his scalp was torn loose from his forehead back to the crown of his head. Dr. Lacy, who was called to attend him, had to take fifteen stitches to patch up the wound.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

We clip the following from the Rocky Mountain Mining Revlew, at Denver, as being of interest to those who have in remembrance a former justice of the peace, post master, etc: "Chas. M. Clark, a prominent mine owner of Prescott, Arizona, made us a call last week and reports good progress in that part of the Territory. He has just returned from the East, where he has been in the interest of his mines"
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

The nations natal day was very quietly celebrated in Clifton. There were, of course, the usual propor ton of those who thought it nec- essary for proper observance of the day to become little hilari- ous. Some of our residents en- unused on champagne, some on whiskey, others on beer, and very few, among whom may be mentioned the CLARION staff, "booz- ed up" on good, cool water-this fact being among the saddest rec ollections of the day. The fates seemed against all efforts to pro vide amusements. lmpromptu horse racing promised to afford some sport, but just as the fun be- gan to assume an interesting phase the rain put stop to and most eff fectually cooled of the heated blood of the participants. During the evening a very creditable dis play of fireworks was made in front of the brick store, which place appeard to contain a very large percentage of Clifton's pat riotism. An occasional rocket or roman candle from some other portion of the town contributed to the pyrotechnical display, which, though not large, was duly appre- ciated.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Quite a ripple of excitement was caused yesterday morning by ru- mors of a serious affray at Morenci between Mexicans, in which one was reported killed and another badly cut up. Before night, how ever, the affair had dwindled down to mere family disturbance, in which Jose Granillo had beaten his brother very badly over the head.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06
The Beginning Of the End.

The beginning of disease is slight debil- ity or disorder of some of the vital organs, the stomach, the liver or the bowels usually There are dyspeptic symptoms, the liver is troublesome, the skin grows taWny and m healthy looking. .there are pain1f right side or throughthe right 116 a3ef sh1ade, The climax is oNsn Nf letters StomacS net y1p; 1pfsl,gs t LIE Hs9s 's fective as a remedy, s5<5i if shonld ha raatsrtS5 to at an early stage. fhere will be no reason
 70 apprehena tnose l5urious subsequent eff i! iects upon ,ne syst sm often entailed by en- urely cured asesseL Far better is it, also, to employ thls saIe remedial agent in fever and ague,; ana 2thSr malarial complaints,
 than qninine an3 o!her potent drugs, which, even when thcy o3 hfove effectual for time, run baa1,bi ,he s'olAseh md impair the general
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

The brick store received the past week large and fine assortment of cigars, embracing the celebrated brands Fl Cuba, Adonis, Dona Viola, Our Stars, Tarantula, etc. Manager Torrance has established fine reputation for the brick store in the matter of cigars, and epicures in the way of smoking will here find the best brands sold in Clifton.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

We call attention to the adver- tisement of the Diamond Palace" Fl Paso, in this issue This is the leading jewellery house in the Southwest. Persons wanting any thing in the way of diamonds, jewelry, bar-room supplies, etc, will do we'll to either visit or cor respond with MT. Rothschild, the proprietor.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

To those who contemplate going to housekeeping or those in want of housekeeping supplies, we refer to the advertisement of Emerson & Berring, Fl Paso. This house will fit newly married couple out in first-class style at most reason able rates. They are also agents for school desks and supplies. Read their ad.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06
The School Census.

The school census marshals having filed their reports with the County Superintendent we are in debted to him for the following data relative to the number of children of school age G to IS years) in this county:
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

In addition to the list of sub scribers to the Miles sword fund, published two or three weeks ago, there are to be added the names of David Strang and John H.. Hovey, who made up the balance of S70, which was forwarded to the Hon. Royal \. Johnson at Tucson.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

FROM the latest reports received of the condition of Al Sieber, it would seem that the gallant scout is dying from the wounds received at the hands of the Indians at their recent outbreak.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Stewart & McNair, wholesale and retail grocers, Fl Paso, insert
 an advertisement in this issue of the CLARION. This firm is reliable, and orders forwarded will be satis- factorily and promptly attended to.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Miss Frankie Burdick left Sat urday morning for Solomonville, where she was to spend the Fourth. Before her return she will visit Thomas as the guest of Mrs. Louis Voelckel.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

The Champion Cattle Company commenced their contract for furnishing beef to the Arizona Copper Company on the 1st inst, and SO far have been delivering some fine beef.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Engineer Brooks laid of Thurs day to examine and repair engines. Carl Merrill handled the lever to Lordsburg and return like an old hand.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Pat NJ. Kehoe, who has had a contract with the Champion cattle company, finished the same on the 1st inst. He pad Clifton a visit and on Saturday left for Solomon vile.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Eben Stanle y returned Tuesday afternoon from a trip through the Blue and Eagle creek country, and confirms the report as to the kill ing of Sprague alias 'Long Hair" :" and Timberline, alias Jack of Diamonds" with various other aliases. MT. Stanley says that Charlie Thomas, when questioned as to the killing, would neither say yes or no, but remarked that they would never steal any more horses from him. Some prospectors, it is said. came along shortly after the killing and buried the corpses, and from the description of the bodies there can be very little doubt that the first report was cor rect. It is said that "Long Hair" has been lodging the authorities of one or two States and two or three Territories for the last ten years, and that the rewards had increased to such an extent on his head, that he frequently made the remark that "the man who took him could afford to wear dia- monds." He, like every one else of his kind, however, had to pay the penalty of his crimes.-St. Johns Herald.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Mir. Keller, who has for some time been connected with the hos pital, left last Saturday for Car lisle. His position has been filled during his absence by Mir. Me Gregor.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Benton Jones contemplates leav- ing this section of the country shortly on an extensive prospect ing trip.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Judge Wright, on the 1st inst, passed sentence on Frank Wilson and Jas. A. Johnson, the latter colored. convicted at the past term of the Yavapai county court for the murder of the Clevenger fam fly in March, 1886, and fixed the date of execution for Friday, Aug ust 12. Under the new law passed by the legislature the execution must be private, only the officers of the court and two witnesses be- ing allowed to be present.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Barney Sherry spent the Fourth in Clifton, looking none the worse for his experience with the recent explosion at the Metcalf.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

William Blackwell. better known as "Parson Black" left last week for Fl Paso. The parson says "De ole man won't be round desc dig gins no mop
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

John NJ. Wright, an attorney of Silver City, desires to know of the whereabouts of Charles Angrove, who is believed to be in Arizona. Some mining property in which he is interested has been sold, and deeds must be passed. The money for the property awaits his order.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Gordon Mclean, foreman of the Detroit Copper Company's mines at Morenci, spent the Fourth in Clifton.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Judge Fitzgerald returned from Ell Paso last Thursday and left for Solomonville Saturday.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

E. G. Jones, the popular brake man of the Arizona and New Mex ico railway, resigned his position on the 1st
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

The employees of the Arizona Copper Company took the most active interest in the celebration of the Fourth.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Superintendent Russell is ex- pected back to-day from Santa Monica, where he escorted his family last week.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Colonel Egan left Saturday for Solomonville to attend the meet ing of the Board of Equalization.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Attention is called to the adver- tisement of Loeb Brothers in thIs number of the CLARION. This firm deals in crockery, glassware, cut lery, etc, at prices in competition with Kansas City. They will at tend to mail orders promptly. Give them trial.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

The Arizona Copper Company is still producing a most satlsfac- tory output of bullion.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

The only flag in Clifton was hoisted over the CLARION office on the Fourth.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

P. H. Neuffer, practical jewel CT, Lordsburg, N. NJ. Watches re- paired. Clifton orders should be left with ". c. Blank. X
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06
J. A. Moore, bookkeeper for the Champion Cattle Company, has resigned his position

Whooping-cough has carried off about 100 Indian children on the San Carlos reservation, says the Belt.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

The following is Colonel Egan's letter to Hon. Royal A. Johnson in forwarding the amount subscrib- ed by Clifton to the Miles sword fund:
 CLIFTON, June 30, 1887.
 Hon. Royal A. Johnson, Tucson, Arizona-Dear Sir: Enclosed you will please find a draft and a list of the names of the liberal con- tributors of our small community, to the General Miles testimonial sword.
 To the generous 1.-the heav- fest debt is that ofD. D.titude in conferring honor where honor is due. This the people of Arizona owe in full and rounded measure to General Nelson A. Miles.
 He has performed his part well and nobly in the defense of our families and our homes, against the predatory incursions of our most implacable enemies.
 His whole career among us is without blemish and above re- proach. Ills military perception has been unerring. His decision swift as lightning. He has ac- complished results, unawed by power and unappalled by fear, which is the best test of his genius.
 These results are patent to all. They are at our feet.
 And the dull swain treads daily on them with his clouted shoon." We sincerly hope that the sword, which will be presented to him, shall be as bright as his record is as a soldier.
 Yours, very respectfully;
 M. J. EGAN.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

During last night quite severe thunder storm prevailed in this section.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

County Treasurer Pomeroy's family contemplates leaving for Silver City shortly.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

E. L. Davis resigned bis posi- ton as night boss of the smelters of the Arizona Copper Company's on the 1st instant. Henry Lang has accepted the position made vacant by Mir. Davis.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Poor old Maricopa; every house within its limits is being torn down, and this is the section where some seven years ago, excursion parties had their Meca. being brought there from San Francisco by special trains. The lot on which was located Browns hotel cost originally $1,500. The build ing is now being torn down and the lumber will be used in con- structing another house in Phenix. Pennington has torn down his buildings, the government will shortly remove their depot, and as result the coyote and jack-rabbit will again take charge of Maricopa as they did before the Southern Pacific entered there.-Phenix Arizonan.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

The wounded victim of the ex- plosion at the Metcalf still con- tinues to improve.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

NCOlored-
 These figures show an increase of nearly 300 over the census of 1SS5
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Bernardo Weyl, the wel-known cigar man of Fl Paso, publishes his business with us this week. MT. Weyl has a fine reputation as a manufacturer and importer of cigars and cigarettes. Some of our houses should give his a trial.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06
Read our new ads. from Fl Paso

Henry Long returned to Clifton last nig pm his trip East.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

The house of Mir. John Cleator, at Morenci, was destroyed by fire last Wednesday. The blaze orig mated from defective fine. MT. Cleator was enabled to save only his money, everything else being sacrificed to the flames.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

The grand jury of Yavapai county has found indictments against R. c. Henley and George Prime for the murder of the Hawks brothers at Flagstaff; also against Vim. West and J. Y. Croythers as accessories. The Hawks brothers were lynched for the killing of John N. Berry.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

We are indebted to Observer Dumont, at Fort Thomas, for the following summary of his meteor ological report for the month end ing June 30:
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Frank Revlan was found dead on the 18th inst, at Pinery Canyon, Sulphur Springs valley, with two bullet holes in his body. A cor oner's jury rendered verdict of suicide.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

The Citizen says that there has not been single case of smallpox among the white families in or about Tucson. The disease has been confined exclusively to Mex lcans and Indians.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Annie E. Meserne, from Nogales, has been committed to the insane asylum from Phenix. She is about 23 years of age and her mania is not violent, but quite serious.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

Neil Munds, a young rancher of the Verde valley, Yavapai county, was thrown from horse and killed on the 1st instant. His neck was broken by the fall.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06
TERRITORIAL ITEMS.
The railroad has reached Phenix.

Fred Wall shot and mortally wounded Frank Moran at Quijotoa on the 2d inst.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06

G. W. Millet, an engineer of the new Maricopa and Phenix railroad, was overcome by heat on the 18th ult., and died at Maricopa on the evening of the same day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-04-13
The Puzzled Horse Dealer.

Ihave been very much bothered lately,
said horse dealer to St. Louis Globe
Democrat reporter, with question aris-
ing out of deal which has been to me a
source of greater annoyance than the 10
puzzle. I sold horse to B. for $50. In a
few days he came back with the horse, and
repurchased the animal for $40. then
Immediately resold him for So. The
question is: "How much did I gain or
lose on the transaction2" When bought
the horse back for $40 I certainly made
$40, and when sold again for sG5 as,
suredly lost $5. Now, if gain $40 and
lose s. my net gain is, it seems to me,
S.. But, on the other hand, after my
first sale had no horse and $50, while
after my second sale had no horse and
only $75, consequently I must have lost
SIS. At one time, when I think over
the matter, l congratulate myself on
having pockcted "V" through sharp
dealing, while at another feel like
going around behind the barn and kick
ing myself for having been such
blank fool.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-04-13
Some Old Sunday Customs.

DR.. Eggleston contributes paper on
"Church and Westinghouse Before the
Revolution" to the Century. From it we
quote as follows: SIN Connecticut, per-
haps more than anywhere else, Sunday
was sort of popular idol, nor did the
rigor of its observance abate perceptibly
until long after the Revolution. This ex-
tremc scrllpulosity about Sabbath-keeping
was doubtless the moving cause of the
building of the 'Sahbath-day houses"
these were little sEanties standing on the
Westinghouse green, each intended to ac-
commodate family during the interval
between the two services. Some Sabbath
day houses were built with a stall mt one
end to shelter the horse, while the family
took refuge at the other, where there was
a chimney and meagre furniture Of rude
seats and table. Here on arrival before
the first service the owners lighted fire
and deposited their luncheon, and to this
camp-likc place they came back to eat
their doughnuts and thaw themselves out
after their first long sitting in the arctic
climate of the Westinghouse. Sometimes
two families had Sabbath-day house to-
gcther: sometimes there were two rooms
in Sabbath-day house. that the sexes
might sit apart, for nothing so agreeable
as converse between boys and. girls was
permitted during the cOnSccratcd time.
But some parishes in Massachusetts, and
perhaps elsewhere, had common moon
house" for all corners to rest in. Fircside
assemblages on Sunday, whether in the
parsonage or the noon- house, were in dan
ger of proving delightful to those who
were prone to enjoy the society of other
human beings, and hence the pastors
"were put upon their best contrivances"
to have most of the interval between the
services filled up with the reading alouC.
of edifying books and other exercises cal
culatcd to keep the mind in becoming"
ly irksome frame"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-04-13
The Coughing Habit.

Coughing is often under control OF the
will and the result of habit. There are
many people who consume small portion
of O lifetime in unnecessary coughing.
At first little irritation is felt, a cough
is set up. and habit keeps it going until
the irritation provoked produces a real
and serious disease. Through force OF
sympathy coughing often becomes con-
tarious. This can be well illustrated in
schoolroom on restless boys and girls,
on a cold winters day. Let one child
set the ball rolling, when the teacher ad-
resses the school-another child takes up
the musical note, then another, and still an
other, until the teachers voice is as power
less as if he were in din of artillery. The
teacher brings the ruler to the desk, and
commands tliis noise to stop. Then for
an instant an eloquent silence prevails.
In church we may sometimes observe the
same thing-when some old lady, who
has had a pet cough for years, sets up
coughing strain, which is soon followed,
as if in chorus, by many other members:
The poor preacher then wages an unequal
contest and may as well stop preaching.
These facts should be ample evidence,
that coughing is an act under control OF
the will in very many cases. In such
cases little application of 'mind cure"
can be made effective. The family
physician can often cure chronic coughs
not bv prescription but simple COM
mand to stop them.-HealM and Home.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-04-13
Sham Hysteria.

One physician who is considered
authority on nervous diseases, doubts
very much the ability of any woman to
deliberately deceive even an ambulance
surgeon by feigning hysteria. He knew
of no such cases in medical literature.
'Tt is extremely difficult" said another
physician, 'to tell sometimes where
hysteria is simulated and where it is not.
There is always more or less stimulation"
Flint says that there is tendency to
exaggerate symptoms of disease. 1t pro-
ceeds sometimes from an exaggerated sense
of existing symptoms and sometimes from
q morbid desire to excite interest or
sympathy. It is an important part of the
knowledge and tact of the practitioner to
make due allowance for this tendency.
In some cases morbid perversion OF the
mind leads patients to undertake to
practice gross frauds as regards their
ailments. They pretend to have ex-
traordinary disorders, and resort to
ingenious efforts at deception. Hysterical
malingering is not unfrequently mixed
with hysterical self-deception.
There have been several well-authentl-
Gated cases in which it was found that the
patients could, at their will, throw them:
selves into fits of hysteria. This could
be done in different ways. One girl
would always go into hysteria when she
thought of certain subject, another by
eating certain food, another seemed to
have the ability to mesmerize herself, to
throw herself into a trance, and keep
herself in it.
Not long ago woman in Mysteries was
brought into Brooklyn hospital: She
was laid on cot, and she Immediately
Topped out on to the floor. The doctors
set herup in chair, and she tumbled out
again and again, humping her head and
whacking her arms on the floor as if moth
ing could hurt her. One of the doctors
stepped up to her and began slapping he,
face on either side with his hands as hard
as he could. After two or three slaps the
girl jumped up and threatened to report
the doctor for his cruelty, picked up hei
hat, and walked out with no more
hysteria than there is in clam. Hysterla
is often strike for sympathy. This girl
got the reverse. TO some extent she must
have been Stimulating, yet it was genuine
case of hystcria. a.-MW York Sun.